Senate President Ahmad Lawan has announced Orji Uzor Kalu, a former governor of Abia State, as the chief Whip of the upper legislative chamber. The se
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has announced Orji Uzor Kalu, a former governor of Abia State, as the chief Whip of the upper legislative chamber. The senate president also announced Abdullahi Yahaya as the majority leader. The lawmaker represents Kebbi north in the senate.
Yahaya served as director-general when Lawan was seeking the office of senate president. Ajayi Borrofice representing Ondo North, was announced as the deputy majority leader. Abdullahi Sabi, representing Niger North, a former spokesman of the senate, was announced deputy chief whip of the senate.
On the aisle of the minority, Enyinnaya Abaribe was announced as minority leader. Abaribe represents Abia south. Emmanuel Bwacha, who was a former deputy minority leader, retained his position. Bwacha represents Taraba south. The senate president also announced Philip Aduda as the minority whip. Aduda, who is the senator representing FCT, retained his position.
Sahabi Yau, a first-term senator, was announced deputy minority whip. Yau represents Zamfara north.
